The Read-Write Matrix

The read-write matrix of Web 2.0 tools for learning

The horizontal axis shows who can read the published documents, the vertical axis who can write to them. In each case the mid-point (ie where the axes cross) relates to the group of peers - eg learners within a single course. A wider group (ie between the mid-point and the 'world') could include members of a broader community of practice, or the local community or family/whanau.